The Commotion by Motion 455, a ’69 Motion Hurst/Olds, the only example of Motion speed shop and factory-built performance muscle cars existing today.

This solitary ’69 H/O 455 was purchased from Mack Markowitz Oldsmobile and then handed over to Motion Performance where it was christened “Commotion by Motion,” it was built for competitive Super Stock drag racing service. The ’69 H/O 455 was mini-tubbed, the stout 12-bolt rear given a set of steep drag gears and ladder-bar suspension.

The Oldsmobile was taken north to New England and campaigned at the Connecticut Dragway for no less than two years, dominating its Super Stock classes. Judging by its lacking cage, the Commotion never saw low 11-second times – well, legally at least.

http://www.streetmusclemag.com/features/muscle-cars-you-should-know-69-motion-hurstoldsmobile-455/

http://www.classicarnews.com/category/car-shows/oldsmobile-club-of-america/

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when racing in 1903, your competition was going to look nothing alike... compare that to nascar today and it's one body for all manufacturers and makes

 cars racing at the Glenville Race Track in Cleveland, Ohio September, 1903.

 Paul Rainey's four cylinder French car,
 Konigslow's two cylinder auto,
Baker "Torpedo Kid",
 Olds "Go-Devil"

thanks Steve!
http://wrhs.saas.dgicloud.com/islandora/object/wrhs%3A22548
http://www.torpedokid.com/?page_id=41

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Joe Leonard driving the McKee Mk. 14, a four-wheel drive special with an automatic transmission and a twin-turbo 7.5-liter Oldsmobile

It turned out to have too much power for its brakes and was withdrawn, never to be seen again

http://www.diecastxchange.com/forum1/topic/185130-pro-sports-racing-cars-wanted-in-118th-updated-52116/

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